I am concerned, I contracted with a small fence contractor to install 200 feet of fence on my property. The fence consists of posts and rails with boards set on either side of the rails.

My concern is that even though he used pressure treated lumber throughout setting the post in concrete, the 80% of the vertical boards are in contact with the ground. I feel that I don't care what the boards are treated with, they should not be in contact with the ground. The water will wick up into the wood. I am right?:(

joecaption

08-27-2012 04:29 PM

Yes, the boards are not going to be below ground rated, only the post are.

kwikfishron

08-27-2012 07:45 PM

Nothing a little shovel work shouldn't fix.

Millertyme

08-27-2012 08:04 PM

i like to see the pickets set about 3-4" above grade. It makes weed trimming much easier. The posts should not be set in concrete also. Although many would beg to differ im sure, a properly tamped soil around the post will be sufficient.